Archive for June 6th, 2013

WATCH: Iggy Azalea – “Bounce (Green Lantern’s Trap Remix)”

Iggy Azalea‘s most recent single, “Bounce,” spread like wildfire throughout the music scene due to its undeniably infectious sound. Today, the Australian hip-hop artist released a trap remix of the song courtesy of Green Lantern along with a chopped up version of its original music video. The remix will be featured on Azalea’s upcoming Bounce […]

Michael Todd (Ex Coheed & Cambria) Admits To Scamming Fans

You would think that if there was anyone in the world you could trust, it would be a musician in a band that you look up to. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be the case as high profile musicians seem to be making headlines plotting rape, ripping people off and attempting to hire a hitman. […]

Like Moths To Flames Premiere “The Blackout,” Launch Album Preorders

Rise Records’ signees Like Moths To Flames are gearing up to release their Sophomore album in a month, and today fans get their first taste of the band’s latest effort. Debuting earlier this afternoon via lyric video, “The Blackout” proves there is more Like Moths To Flames than their debut may have lead you to […]

MUSIC VIDEO: InDirections – “This Separation”

Texas post hardcore band, InDirections, have released a brand new music video for their track “This Separation” directed by Albert Gonzalez. This heavy, melodic filled music video gives just the right amount of punch for every viewer to enjoy. I certainly enjoyed it. The band is currently working on a brand new album and “This […]

Urban Noize Remixes “Say Something” With Timbaland, Drake, And Miguel

Timbaland’s 2009 single “Say Something,” which features Drake, now has a smooth remix thanks to South Florida production duo Urban Noize. The two added softer tones with some effects similar to those used in AraabMuzik tracks. The biggest addition, however, is a part by Miguel. Urban Noize wrap it all together nicely for a song […]

WATCH: Portugal. The Man Perform “Purple Yellow Red And Blue” on Fallon

Portugal. The Man paid a visit to Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to perform “Purple Yellow Red And Blue” off of their new album, Evil Friends. The performance is lively enough to get several audience members dancing far more intensely than you normally see on TV. But then again, how else are you supposed to […]

STREAM: Lorde – “Tennis Court” and B-Side, “Swingin’ Party”

Giving UTG favorite Lana Del Rey a run for her money, our “favourite little head game” from New Zealand, Lorde, has recently uploaded two new tracks to her Soundcloud, showing two very different (but both amazing) sides of the 16-year-old. The former being “Tennis Court” is an honest portrayal of Lorde’s views with a solid […]

UTG INTERVIEW: The Bronx, On A Boat!

“I’m still inspired, I’m still a part of this band, I still wake up every day and want to make music. I’m very thankful for that and very proud of it.” It’s hard to conjure a much cooler scenario than seeing a band from Los Angeles, who are called The Bronx play on a boat […]

Revisiting Esoteric Acts From “The Myspace Daze” (Part 1)

Oh, how we miss the days of deceptively titled bulletins, pc4pc, and hours of pimping your profile with just the right visuals and accompanying music (only to change it all again within a day or two). Myspace dominated the bulk of our high school years much like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram do today. Apart from […]

MUSIC VIDEO: The xx – “Fiction”

UK experimental / pop sensations The xx have released the calming music video for their song “Fiction” and takes us on a short journey. This video was directed by Young Replicant. The video shows the band’s Oliver Sim walking (in slow motion) outside in a resort setting and admiring the surroundings. “Fiction” is taken from […]

Modest Mouse

Modest Mouse Finishing New Album, Cancel Tour

Here’s some good news and some good news for people who love bad news. The bad news is if you’re a Modest Mouse fan from Europe, the tour is cancelled and you won’t be seeing them very soon. The good news is, they cancelled it to finish work on their newest album, which would be […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Cartel Talks Chroma Anniversary Tour, Vinyl Catalogue Plans

Because of scheduling conflicts, this Skate & Surf interview took place a week afterwards via phone. Cartel vocalist Will Pugh called in from Milwaukee, WI on a cold day midway through the band’s tour with New Found Glory. We talked about the upcoming 10-year anniversary of Chroma, the Cartel discography on vinyl, and self-releasing a […]